Medical Assistant - Pediatrics, Farmington

The Medical Assistant (MA) position at Franklin Hospital supports care delivery in a busy pediatric practice by assisting providers and ensuring a smooth, patient-centered experience for children and families. Key responsibilities include:

1. Preparing exam rooms and assisting providers with patient care
2. Taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and updating patient charts
3. Administering medications and immunizations as directed by providers
4. Performing basic lab tests and collecting specimens
5. Scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and assisting with patient communications
6. Education families on health, wellness, and treatment plans

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
• Licenses/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, NCCT, or NREMT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. (Prior to 5/01/25 MA IIs with 10 years MA experience and employed by MaineHealth as a MA in the most recent 5 years are exempt from certification requirement) Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Fully remote care team members are exempt from BLS certification requirement. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
• Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant (without certification) or as a MaineHealth Clinical Team Assistant; or 6 months of experience as a certified Medical Assistant.

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Additional Information

If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact sarah.polk@mainehealth.org.